Secret Agent
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- 1936
- 86 min
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It isn't often that a soldier
dies in his bed these days.
No, Sir. No such luck, Sir.
Pretty sudden, wasn't it?
A chill killed him off suddenly.
He was as fit as you and I when
he came home on leave.
Well, there's one thing.
Brodie the novelist will be
remembered...
...when half the brave soldiers
of the War have been forgotten.
I wouldn't be surprised, Sir.
No, no. It's all right.
By the way, when is the funeral?
Tomorrow, Sir. Very quietly.
In the country.
Good morning.
- Good morning.
Good bye, Sir.
- Good bye.
So long, girls. You'll be in the
work of caring for our men.
Red Cross... Missions... what not.
Come in.
What's the meaning of all this?
Who are you?
Giving a soldier the sad news.
Look here, Sir...
I don't even know your name.
"You can call me R."
R ex-comission?
"No, R for rhododendron."
Have a good crossing from France?
found out I was dead.
Very sad. Casualties have been
very heavy lately.
Look here. Have you seen this?
What's the explanation of that?
Well, the explanation of that is
this.
What does that mean?
We can't advance in Palestine
We're not quite sure, is that it?
When the censor snips up to this
extent, it seems pretty critical.
Listen, I don't see...
And you won't see it if you keep
on talking.
Germany is making every effort at
the moment to buy up the Arabs.
Do you love your Country?
Well, I just died for it.
You can't guess why?
I suppose I'm waiting for you to
tell me.
The raids always upset the fish.
Never know what to do with them.
Here are your passports.
One British, one American.
You have a reputation of being a
true observer of life, Ashenden.
Ashenden, me?
Yes. You.
The late Mr. Brodie was much too
well known for our purposes.
Hey, where are you driving at?
Ashenden's going to Switzerland
to find a German agent who's...
...leaving for Arabia shortly via
Constantinople.
Description?
- None.
Well, that's helpful.
But your predecessor... Is so...
In his last message he said he
"was staying at the Excelsior."
I want you to go there.
Here's the man playing for both
sides who may help you find him.
And when I've found him?
That sounded just like a pistol
shot, didn't it?
Report to me and you'll be given
further instructions.
I see.
We have to be allowed to reach
Constantinople?
Precisely. I like a man who makes
quick decisions.
Tonight a car will take you to
Dover.
You will change to a boat which
you'll take across the Channel.
From there you'll go to
Switzerland by a small route.
Your assistant will be there
before you.
Well, I've an assistant, have I?
Yes. A very useful one.
"We call him Hairless Mexican."
- Why?
He has curls and isn't Mexican.
"You can call him General." He'll
appreciate the compliment.
You will see for yourself.
Where's the General?
He took to the cellar, Sir, when
the raid began.
He cannot have lost his nerve?
Mr. Ashenden is leaving shortly.
- Very well.
So long.
- Where's my cap?
If the Swiss know what you're up
to they'll have you in the jug.
That's right, I'll watch my step.
Dear, it's much safer down here
than upstairs, you know?
I'd rather be up with the bombs
than downstairs with some people.
Hello, General. I thought you
came down here to dodge the bomb.
"Mr. R, you should know better."
- Mr. Ashenden.
General Pompeliu Moctezuma de la
Bella del Conde y de Lonbus.
Excuse me, I have very important
business. See you in Switzerland.
Hello, dearie! Sweetie!
Just a moment! I love you!
Lady guy?
- Not only ladies.
Now that you've met we won't
delay the departure any longer.
I better go see what he's up to.
So long.
Good Evening. You have a room for
me I believe.
Oh, Yes.
- My name's Ashenden.
I will see.
Ashenden. Yes, you are here.
Room 234 and 5.
Big room and sitting room.
Will you sign your name, please?
- Thank you.
Certainly, Monsieur. Madame
Ashenden has insisted on that.
Who?
- Madame.
Your wife, Monsieur.
She arrived yesterday. You were
not expecting her so soon.
Well, not quite so soon.
It's a surprise for me isn't it?
- Indeed. Yes, Monsieur.
Mrs. Ashenden is looking well?
Madame looks great, Monsieur.
Oh, it is nice, isn't it?
I'll fill in this now.
I'll do it when I'm upstairs.
Room 234 and 5, you said?
- Yes, Monsieur.
key?
Yes, Monsieur.
Shall I come up with you?
- No. I think I'll surprise her.
Have my luggage sent up, please.
- Certainly.
What were those numbers again?
234 and 5. I'll write them down.
- Thank you very much.
There, there. It's all right.
I am so sorry. It was my fault.
It's quite all right.
No harm done.
Poor old boy.
Someone here tripped over him.
That's all dear. It's nothing.
Aren't you through that bath?
I'm coming out soon!
- Good news.
What are we going to do tomorrow?
"- Why are we?"
Aren't you going out with me?
Didn't you promise?
What about a nice private picnic
What about lunch in the dining
room downstairs?
Oh, lady, didn't I make any
better hit with you than that?
No. I'd respect a married woman.
I've only known you 24 hours.
Sure. That means in 48 you'll
know me twice as well.
And by the end of the week...
You're looking for anybody
around here?
I'm looking for my wife.
And by the end of the week, what?
A divorce, it looks like.
Are you Mr. Ashenden?
- Guilty.
Darling, you're here at last.
Angel, how well you're looking.
Delicious.
I hope you haven't been lonely.
No. This gentleman and I met in
the lounge yesterday, didn't we?
Yes. A good angel put us
together.
He's been most kind and
entertaining.
Mr. Demartin, isn't it?
Sounds well the way you say it,
but it's really Robert Marvin.
Pleased to meet you Mr. Larkin.
How do you do, Mr. Ashendan?
Well, it's time for the triangle
Exit... battle.
I wasn't expecting you so soon.
Who's our gallant?
- Jealous?
My good girl, there's no need to
play a part now.
Time to tell me who you are,
what your name is...
...and why you're acting as my
wife.
My name's Elsa Clarington. Answer
"You mean that old crazy R has"
loaded you on me?
Yes. As you so elegantly put it.
- Sent you on the same job?
"Yes. R sent me and told me to"
join my husband. Mr. Ashenden.
So here I am, sweetie dear.
How do I know you're the person
you say you are?
Here's my passport.
That's better.
All right, stick them down there.
Anything else?
First, I'd like to see yours.
- Oh, that's better still.
All right. You're my true
and lawful husband.
I have a note for you.
It's in my bedroom.
Our bedroom.
- Mine. You sleep there.
Here it is.
Well, what does it say?
Do you mind if I come in?
If you don't mind my getting on
with today's work.
No, I don't believe.
I had to work it out, it in code.
- I know.
You opened it?
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